This fenced ‘dog exercise area’ in far south Canberra is a local secret. There’s no signage visible from the road; it’s not included on the ACT Government website page of fenced dog parks; and there’s no parking area, bins, benches or water provided. Your dogs do get a spacious, well-fenced area which looks a bit like ex-pasture land with a scattering of young eucalypts. There’s also access through the park to a walking track leading to Point Hut Crossing on the Murrumbidge River. Dogs are allowed on both sides of the river, but only off leash on the far side.

To find the park, drive along Woodcock Drive heading north, and about 50 metres past the intersection with Jim Pike Avenue, look for a dirt area on the left where cars have parked off road on the wide grass verge. You’ll see a small pedestrian gate in the fence line here. Walk through this and follow the dirt track straight ahead to another wire fence – this one with wirenetting about a metre high and two lines of barbed wire above that. Walk through the gate to enter the fenced dog park. There’s a small sign inside the park simply saying ‘Point Hut Dog Exercise Area’; there are similar small signs at other entry points to the park.

Further details and directions:

Canberra Dog Walks

… or join Canberra Dog Walks Meet Up group for guided walks

Walk Description & Photos by: Canberra Dog Walks